Member of VW community devastated by Colorado wildfire

[OldeVolksHome]

To all our fellow VW lovers -

I'm sure you have heard of the terrible wildfire that incinerated somewhere between 500 and 1000 homes and devastated the community of Superior, Colorado.

Unfortunately, among those who lost everything was the Kupfner family. Elizabeth Kupfner is a longstanding member of our VW community who has been an active participant on thesamba ([email protected]) and with whom I have done business many times. Elizabeth has always been a perfect example of the good will we all enjoy in the VW community - and now she, and her family, have lost everything.

I'm sure that I am not the only one in our VW community that would like to help Elizabeth's family at this terrible time. I contacted her and suggested the she establish a Go Fund Me page - and today she responded that she had. The link to it is:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/kupfner-homes-overtaken-by-marshall-fire

Thank you for your consideration of helping the Kupfners in this terrible situation.

Best regards for 2022 - and please stay safe.

Brent Ybarrondo

[Jennepher]

No problem, thanks for posting.
I can't imagine how awful that must be, but I'm happy they saved the dogs.
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[Manfred58sc]

I;m spreading the word, lets help if we can.
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Fat chick owner/operator

[wcfvw69]

I just contributed to Elizabeth's Go-fund me. Elizabeth is WELL deserving of any help our great VW community can provide to her and her family at her time of need.

I've been buying parts from Elizabeth for years. She's always been terrific in her communication, pricing and fast shipping. Her parts are always as described too.

Let's hope we can help her reach her Go-fund me goal!
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[67rustavenger]

I haven't purchased any parts from Elisabeth. But can completely understand the loss.
I hope my donation will in some small way help the family get back on their feet!
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[Erik G]

donated and shared on FB

[OldeVolksHome]

Great idea - I'm not on FaceBook.

Thanks!

[Emily's Owner]

Donated and shared on Facebook.
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Xargaret

ITMC - OG Den Mother

What (and I cannot stress this enough) The Actual Fuck?!

1974 Transporter
2023 Subaru Outback

[babysnakes]

It was a tragic event. I have two friends both named Bret. Bret#1 and his sister Laura, their mother lost everything in the fire. Bret #2, his family also lost everything.This event totally bites. Help anyway you can.

[Steve M.]

Good on you for posting. Not the way to start the New Year. Glad they got out alive.
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[BeeDubyaBugz]

thank you all for your generous words and donations. I'm am besides myself loosing all my vws and parts. the bus in my avatar picture is gone and doesn't even look like much... just still in disbelief. I am so thankful for the vw community and am honored to be part of the vw scene. I will be back as a seller at some point once I get back on my feet... Keep on vee dubin
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ALL LOST IN MARSHALL FIRE 12-30-21
1964 21 window
1963 bug sedan
1963 ragtop bug
1965 Bug convertible

Fire Survivors:
1969 bug autostick
1974 sun bug

[64 ghia]

Just a thought. I'm sure there are a lot of us who have some parts around that we could post on the samba for sale. Perhaps finding a part you can let go and the proceeds be donated to Elizabeth's GoFundMe. I know Elizabeth has over the years saved many Volkswagen parts from deteriorating into useless piles of rust by getting them recycled and in the hands of people that can use them. Maybe this would be a good way to help her back.

[iowegian]

[OB Bus]

Somehow I missed this earlier. Donation sent -- and they are approaching the goal!
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Larry in OB
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69 Westfalia and 2002 Eurovan Camper.

[sb001]

Just donated what little I can hopefully it will make a bit of difference. Hoping these folks can build back bigger and better.
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1969 autostick sedan, family owned since new
1600 SP engine
Solex 30 PICT 3 carburetor
Bosch 113905205AE autostick distributor

[60ragtop]

Thanks iowegian
And if you donate to her go fund me you can get updates as to how things are going
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Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986

[bigdog1962]

I wish there was a way to donate my 3 boxes of used parts that I have no use for. I live across the country so shipping them would be cost prohibitive.
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[iowegian]

[BeeDubyaBugz]

hi everyone.
thanks for everything you all are doing. I'm just starting to dig thru stuff and its been tough as there's not a lot salvageable. it's such a bummer as I had a lot of nos, good used, and new stuff as well as many many training collectibles, posters and other rare items that are forever gone. it sure is a a situation that there's really no words for all the loss. again I really appreciate all that you folks are doing. we are forever grateful!
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ALL LOST IN MARSHALL FIRE 12-30-21
1964 21 window
1963 bug sedan
1963 ragtop bug
1965 Bug convertible

Fire Survivors:
1969 bug autostick
1974 sun bug

[OldeVolksHome]

Elizabeth,

I'm happy, and very grateful, to so many of the VW family who were able to help you out in this terrible time.

You have our best wishes.

Brent